Cholay Bhature

• 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 inch ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup water

Method

1. 1

   In a pot, heat oil over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.

2. 2

   Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.

3. 3

   Stir in the soaked chickpeas, red chili powder, and garam masala. Add enough water to cover the chickpeas and cook until they are soft, about 30-35 minutes.

4. 4

   While the chickpeas are cooking, prepare the bhature dough. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, yogurt, baking powder, and salt. Knead into a soft dough, adding water as needed. Let it rest for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Divide the rested dough into small balls and roll each ball into a flat circle, about 6 inches in diameter.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. When hot, gently slide in the rolled bhature one at a time. Fry until they puff up and turn golden brown on both sides.

7. 7

   Serve hot bhature with the spicy chickpeas and garnish with chopped onions and coriander if desired.